COLLABORATIVE WRITING THROUGH WIKIS: MALAY SECONDARY SCHOOL LEARNERS’ EXPERIENCE

Abstract

ABSTRACT This paper presents the findings on the usage of wikis in collaborative writing. This study adopts the experimental research methodology. Eight Form two students participated in this research and they were divided into two groups; experimental and control group. The experimental group went through treatments for six weeks while the control group go through the conventional way of writing. Three instruments were used in this study namely; writing test, questionnaire and journal reflection to gather students’ opinion and perception on the use of wikis in collaborative writing. The results revealed that after the students went through the treatments using wikis the students showed improvement in their scores and their writing ability. The students also expressed their interest in using wikis to write as they find the features offered by wikis are motivating. They also reported that they prefer collaborative writing than individual writing.